Apple-Cherry Shortcake
Recipe from Midwest Living

Take summertime shortcake, add spice, and top with warm apples and cherries to add a new twist to a favorite dessert.


Apple-Cherry Shortcake

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Servings: 8 servings
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Apples, Cake, Cherries, Shortcake, Whipped Cream

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/3 cup
    sugar
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  • 2 teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoons
    pumpkin pie spice
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 cup
    butter
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  • beaten egg
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  • 2/3 cup
    milk
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    Apple-Cherry Filling (see recipe below)
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  • 3/4 to 1 cup
    whipping cream, whipped
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Directions
1.
For the shortcake: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Mix egg and milk; stir to just moisten.
2.
Spread batter into a greased 8x1-1/2-inch round baking pan. Bake in a 450 degree F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Split into 2 layers.
3.
Prepare filling. Spoon half of the warm filling and some whipped cream over first layer. Top with the second layer, the remaining filling and cream. Serve immediately. Makes 8 servings.

Apple-Cherry Filling
In a saucepan, combine one 21-ounce can apple pie filling and 1 cup frozen tart red cherries. Cook and stir the mixture till heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 420, Total Fat 21 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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